1984 Rover Vitesse vs. 1994 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1994 Seat Toledo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover Vitesse would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover Vitesse (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1994 Seat Toledo. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1994 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover Vitesse weights approximately 360 kg more than 1994 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Rover Vitesse is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Rover Vitesse. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Rover Vitesse (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Seat Toledo. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Rover Vitesse | 1994 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | Vitesse | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2480 mm |
